They're most famous for the hit TV show "19 Kids and Counting" and now the Duggar family is using its fame to get you involved in politics.

On Monday, Josh Duggar, the eldest of the Duggar siblings, kicked off his "Faith, Family, Freedom Tour," in Springdale. He is the executive director of Family Research Council (or FRC Action), the group in charge of the tour.

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Duggar said the group’s goal is to get people involved in politics. He said this isn't the first time a Duggar has held a stage like this.

"In 1998, my dad ran for state representative," Duggar said.

His father, Jim Bob Duggar, was at the rally along with his wife, Michelle.

Jim Bob Duggar served two terms in the state House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. In 2002, he ran for U.S. Senate, but lost to Tim Hutchinson.

"I can remember traveling the state as a young boy, seeing and meeting people and hearing about the issues," Josh Duggar said. “My brother John is a constable here in Washington County and he has a blast doing that."

Josh said he hopes his family's involvement in politics will encourage others to do the same.

"It's great to be out here with family and to know that we're standing alongside people who are just like us. People who care about these issues and know that they're going to speak up," Duggar said.

He said he's not sure if he will follow in his father's footsteps, but is enjoying what he is doing for now.